Complications From Surgery

Surgery Errors That Lead To Malpractice Claims

A variety of surgery errors lead to injured patients filing a significant number of medical malpractice lawsuits each year.

Malpractice Liability for Infection After Surgery

Who is legally liable when a patient develops a post-op infection? In many cases of negligence, both the hospital and doctor can be sued for medical malpractice.

Can a Doctor Be Sued for Performing Unnecessary Surgery?

Unnecessary surgery may give rise to a medical malpractice lawsuit, but only where the doctor's actions amounted to medical negligence.

Cataract Surgery Complications: Is It Medical Malpractice?

There is a fine line between known risks and surgical errors with this delicate eye procedure. Read about the issues that can lead to a malpractice lawsuit.

Injury Claims for LASIK Eye Surgery Error

LASIK eye surgery is a common corrective procedure, and is generally safe. But when things go wrong, the patient may be able to file a lawsuit for their injury.

Medical Malpractice Lawsuits for Cosmetic Surgery Errors

If something goes wrong during a cosmetic surgery, the patient may have a valid medical malpractice or breach of contract claim.

Challenges of Winning a Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice Lawsuit

Cosmetic surgeons can be sued for malpractice like any doctor, but the elective nature of cosmetic surgery makes it more difficult for plaintiffs to bring legal claims successfully.

Complications After Knee Replacement: Medical Malpractice?

Knee surgery carries with it numerous risks and potential for long-term complications. In some cases - where problems should have been prevented - the patient may have a valid malpractice claim.

Malpractice Liability for Hip Replacement Surgery Errors

There are a variety of ways a surgeon or hospital can be held liable in a lawsuit following an unsuccessful hip replacement.

Legal Claims for Pacemaker Implant Complications

Complications from a pacemaker implant could lead to a medical malpractice lawsuit or product liability claim.

Malpractice Claims for Spinal Fusion Complications & Errors

Learn about the types of errors in procedure - or judgement - that can lead to a lawsuit against the doctor by spinal fusion patients.

Malpractice Liability for Lymphadema After Surgery

Cancer patients and others are at risk for developing lymphedema after an operation. Can the doctor or hospital be held liable in a malpractice lawsuit?